UAV Development & Drone Programs   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Defense Policy  
ch-aviation • Dominik Sipinski

OFAC sanctions Mahan Air-linked B777-200ERs over Iran UAV proliferation; LAX arrest ties operatives to $70M Sudan drone deal

The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC sanctioned two Mahan Air B777-200ER aircraft and multiple Iran-linked executives and entities over alleged involvement in proliferating Iranian uncrewed aerial vehicles to other countries. Separately, an Iranian operative was arrested at LAX in connection with a reported $70 million Sudan drone deal centered on the Qods Mohajer-6 armed UAV.

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2026-04-22T11:24:10.958604-07:00
MRO   L3Harris   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Lockheed Martin partners with L3Harris-MAS on F-35 sustainment depot in Quebec

By FlightGlobal: Canada has committed to fielding at least 16 of the stealth fighters but has hesitated on the balance of its planned order for 88 jets.

2026-04-22T09:07:12.218706-07:00
Middle East   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
DefenseNews.com • Valerie Insinna

During visit to Middle East, U.S. Air Force officials talk up light attack aircraft

By DefenseNews.com: The U.S. Air Force hasn’t determined whether it will continue its experiments with light attack aircraft, but that didn’t stop the service’s number-two general from touting the potential benefits in a speech to Middle Eastern and other international air chiefs.

2026-04-22T04:35:30.529489-07:00